Comey became the seventh FBI director when he was confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 2013, by a 93-1 count, with Sen. Rand Paul the lone holdout. The Kentucky Republican had threatened to block Comey's nomination, but relented and allowed a vote after being further briefed on FBI drone surveillance policy.
But there are a lot of factors that come into play, and the average debt load varies widely by state. In New Hampshire, where grads have the most debt, the average student is facing $36,101 in loans. Grads have the least amount in Utah: $18,873.
The most recent reports indicate there is: 1  $1.44 trillion in total U.S. student loan debt. 2  44.2 million Americans with student loan debt. 3  Student loan delinquency rate of 11.2% (90+ days delinquent or in default) 4  Average monthly student loan payment (for borrower aged 20 to 30 years): $351.